Moment the two most talked-about women in Australia meet

Fans were stunned after they witnessed two of the most-talked-about women in Australia together at the same event.

Jackie O Henderson, in her first appearance since her legal battle with ARN, attended the Her Best Life retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach with Gemma O'Neill, her best friend, manager, and co-podcast host, where none other than Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, spoke to attendees.

The radio host, and her daughter Kitty, grabbed a snap with the royal, though she was absent during Meghan's Q and A session.

Henderson later appeared to introduce Dr Justine Corry at the start of her seminar.

Watch the video above.

Fans were left fuming after Meghan departed the highly anticipated event after just two hours.

The 44-year-old dropped by the exclusive retreat, which attendees paid up to $3,199 for, at around 5 pm with her husband, Prince Harry.

The royal took part in a Q&A session at the no-phones-allowed event, speaking candidly about the challenges of living a public life, describing it as "very hard" with the intense scrutiny she faces.

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She also acknowledged the "amazing moments" she has experienced since meeting Harry, like their marriage and having their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

After two hours, the mum-of-two made a brief appearance at the gala dinner before heading to Allianz Stadium with Prince Harry, joining fans watching the NSW Waratahs take on Moana Pasifika.

Many fans took issue with the fact that the royal only spent two hours with the 300 people who spent thousands on a ticket.

"Why did Meghan Markle not even share a meal with women who had paid $3000 to spend 'retreat' time with her? How is that kind?" one wrote on social media.

"How ridiculous, they advertised like she was spending the whole weekend with them," on said, while another added: "2 hours? I thought it was a weekend retreat? WOW!"

Meghan's team has since reacted, telling Hello! in a statement, "Meghan was always confirmed only to attend the retreat for her Q&A portion of the weekend. She had a lovely time sitting down and talking to Gemma in front of such an engaging audience."

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